Ron Saunders

Football manager and player

Ron Saunders - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1932
Born

1932
94 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Played as a forward and later became a football manager. Managed several clubs, including Portsmouth, and guided Aston Villa to win the First Division title in the 1980-81 season. Also had a successful tenure at Norwich City, leading them to the top tier of English football. Throughout a career that spanned decades, he was respected for his tactical acumen and his ability to develop players.

Managed Aston Villa to First Division title

Led Norwich City to promotion

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